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Sometimes life does not go according to plan. Anything from a school closure to a worldwide pandemic can impact daily life, and the test of a good education guardian team is how well they help and support their international student through such disruption.

We asked Negar Nemati, who lived in Iran before coming to England, how her fluency in Farsi helps make life easier for families employing Oxford Guardians. Negar has just finished her PhD in Forensic Psychology, and is now in her fourth year of working with Oxford Guardians as an education guardian.

Liliya understands the excitement of international students coming to schools in England, and the practical challenges that they face. Born in Russia, she has long experience of working with students, having taught English in Russian schools, then Russian in English schools.

At Oxford Guardians, our local Education Guardians provide a vital link between students, the school or college, and parents. We also arrange Homestays, giving students without local relatives a welcoming family and home environment when they are not at school.

As a parent sending your child to be educated in the UK, you will give lots of thought to choosing the right school. You’ll look at statistics and accreditation to check that the school performs at the right level, then refine your choice based on other aspects such as their pastoral care and cultural values.